Guardsman

Department of Defense Awards TranzactCard With Patriotic Employer Award

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Tuesday, January 2, 2024
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The award, accepted by Co-Founder Peter Rancie, was presented by representatives of the Department of Defense's Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) program, including the National Vice Commander of the American Legion, Randy Edwards.

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  • The award, accepted by Co-Founder Peter Rancie, was presented by representatives of the Department of Defense's Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) program, including the National Vice Commander of the American Legion, Randy Edwards.
  • The ESGR selected TranzactCard for the award, recognizing the company's support of service-member employees, including Army SGT Benjamin Watson, a Guardsman for 11 years.
  • "As a soldier in the National Guard, I am very grateful to work for an employer that is so accommodating of my service," said Watson.
  • "Whether it's a monthly drill, annual training, or other unit assignments, TranzactCard and its leadership have been tremendously supportive and encouraging of my service."

Evergreen Innovations Manages All-Domain Network at Northern Strike Exercise

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023
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Evergreen Innovations LLC (“Evergreen”), a tactical communications integrator, announced today that it successfully managed the All-Domain Network (ADN) during the Northern Strike 23-2 reserve component readiness exercise held July-August at the National All-Domain Warfighting Center, in Michigan.

Key Points: 
  • Evergreen Innovations LLC (“Evergreen”), a tactical communications integrator, announced today that it successfully managed the All-Domain Network (ADN) during the Northern Strike 23-2 reserve component readiness exercise held July-August at the National All-Domain Warfighting Center, in Michigan.
  • And it was Evergreen’s ADN (called the Michigan All-Domain Network by its Michigan National Guard operators) that provided the communications backbone for the exercise.
  • “We were very excited to, once again, participate in Northern Strike,” said Chris Wallower, CEO of Evergreen Innovations.
  • The following year, Evergreen Innovations was asked by its National Guard customer to incorporate commercial satellite communications, cellular backbones, and various common operating pictures into the network.

Cuyahoga County Launches New Success Coaching Program to Help National Guard Members Access and Complete Higher Education

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023
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CLEVELAND, Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Cuyahoga County Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) today announced the launch of a new program that will pair scholarship benefits with one-on-one success coaching to improve educational success and career transitions for Ohio National Guard members. The program—called Coach to Complete—will focus on Cuyahoga County, but services will be open to Guardsman from Northeast Ohio. The pilot program was created in collaboration with InsideTrack, a nonprofit that has coached more than 3.1 million students during its 20+ year history. Participants will receive up to four years of one-on-one success coaching to help them to access and complete a certificate or degree.

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  • Participants will receive up to four years of one-on-one success coaching to help them to access and complete a certificate or degree.
  • The launch of the coaching program will help to boost career and educational outcomes for Ohio National Guard Scholarship Program (ONGSP) recipients who are residents of Cuyahoga County, Geauga County, Lake County, Lorain County, Medina County, Summit County or studying at an institution of higher education in Cuyahoga County.
  • However, the Ohio National Guard will not be responsible for the funding of this pilot coaching program.
  • "This program allows members of our Ohio National Guard to get a higher education as they continue to serve our country.

Veterans Disability Attorney Clarifies Camp Lejeune Claim Eligibility

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Tuesday, October 18, 2022
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HOUSTON, Oct. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Between 1953 - 1987 toxic waste products were introduced into the water supply at the Camp Lejeune Marine Corps Base in North Carolina, contaminating the drinking water for thousands of military members and their families, as well as civilians who resided or worked on the base. The contamination has led to serious, even life threatening, chronic conditions for many of those exposed. Veterans Disability Lawyer Bill Herren has seen some confusion in the requirements for filing a Camp Lejeune claim and is committed to pursuing justice for those with chronic conditions caused by this exposure.

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  • Veterans Disability Lawyer Bill Herren has seen some confusion in the requirements for filing a Camp Lejeune claim and is committed to pursuing justice for those with chronic conditions caused by this exposure.
  • PACT includes the Camp Lejeune Justice Act which addresses claims related to exposure that occurred at Camp Lejeune.
  • Although the focus is currently on Camp Lejeune, Herren makes a point of noting that, "There are military facilities, other than Camp Lejeune, which have had similar toxic problems in the past."
  • If you have questions about your eligibility or need an experienced Veterans Disability Lawyer to help you file a Camp Lejeune claim, visit Herren Law at herrenlaw.com .

College Scholarships Now Available for Children of Military Heroes

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Tuesday, October 11, 2022
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Military service should be recognized and rewarded, said Freedom Alliance President Tom Kilgannon.

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  • Military service should be recognized and rewarded, said Freedom Alliance President Tom Kilgannon.
  • The College Savings Indicator, a recent study conducted by Fidelity Investments, shows that the cost of college is at an all-time high, and parents are deeply concerned about their ability to help their children pay for a college education.
  • About Freedom Alliance: Freedom Alliance is a charitable organization providing help and support to wounded troops and military families.
  • Freedom Alliance has awarded more than $20 million in college scholarships to children of heroes killed or disabled in military service and spent millions more helping injured veterans and their families with outdoor recreational therapy trips, Heroes Retreats, care packages for deployed troops, mortgage-free homes, all-terrain wheelchairs and much more.

Granite Gold Inc. Celebrates 20 Years, Kicks Off Partnership To Help Families Of Military Members And First Responders

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Wednesday, September 21, 2022
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POWAY, Calif., Sept. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Celebrating its 20th anniversary this month, Granite Gold Inc. is partnering with Folds of Honor to help fund scholarships for families of fallen military service members and first responders.

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  • Celebrating its 20th anniversary today, Granite Gold Inc. is partnering with Folds of Honor to help fund scholarships for families of fallen military service members and first responders.
  • POWAY, Calif., Sept. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Celebrating its 20th anniversary this month, Granite Gold Inc. is partnering with Folds of Honor to help fund scholarships for families of fallen military service members and first responders.
  • Our home base, San Diego, is a military town, and it's an honor to support these families and those of first responders."
  • "We are so excited to partner with Granite Gold to support our military and first responder families through educational scholarships.

H.I.G. Realty Provides a £76 million Mezzanine Financing Backed by a Central London 5 Star Hotel Portfolio

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Wednesday, March 23, 2022
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Europe Realty, added: We are delighted to partner with Shiva Hotels and have structured tailor-made financing to support the companys growth.

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  • Europe Realty, added: We are delighted to partner with Shiva Hotels and have structured tailor-made financing to support the companys growth.
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GRANITE GOLD ADDS GUARDSMAN SPECIALTY CLEANING PRODUCTS

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Tuesday, March 29, 2022
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POWAY, Calif., March 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Customers who made Granite Gold® the No. 1 family brand of stone care products can also look to the trusted brand to help them protect more of their home's delicate surfaces – wood furniture, fabric, leather, stainless steel and more.

Key Points: 
  • Guardsman specialty cleaning products are now part of the Granite Gold family of brands through a strategic partnership between Guardsman US LLC, an Amynta Group company, and Granite Gold Inc. (GGI).
  • Among the recognizable specialty cleaning products are:
    Guardsman Fabric Defense to protect upholstery, carpets and window treatments from staining
    Guardsman Stain & Odor Remover, which removes common household stains & odors
    "Customers trust the Granite Gold brand for its superior quality products and because it was born from three generations of expertise in stone care.
  • Adding Guardsman products to Granite Gold is a perfect fit, and our customers will find we now have an assortment of products to help them protect all the delicate surfaces in their homes."
  • For more information on Granite Gold's family of premium specialty cleaning products, visit GraniteGold.com
    GGI's mission is to help customers protect what's important in their lives through its growing portfolio of brands and essential cleaning solutions.

Four Guidehouse Professionals Awarded ESGR Patriot Award for their Outstanding Support of the Guard & Reserve

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Tuesday, March 1, 2022
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The award is given by the Employer Support Group of the Guard and Reserve ("ESGR"), a Department of Defense program.

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  • The award is given by the Employer Support Group of the Guard and Reserve ("ESGR"), a Department of Defense program.
  • Weiss nominated the professionals on behalf of his team, which includes other reservists and veterans.
  • The ESGR Patriot Award recognizes supervisors and management teams nominated by a Guardsman or Reservist employee for support provided directly to the nominator.
  • "The support, understanding and flexibility my team at Guidehouse has shown when it came to my training and deployment is second to none," said Weiss.

Four Illinois American Water Supervisors Honored by Department of Defense for Support of Employee in National Guard

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Wednesday, December 15, 2021
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Four Illinois American Water supervisors were honored last week by the U.S. Department of Defense Employee Support of the Guard and Reserves (ESGR) for their support of an employee and co-worker who is deployed with the National Guard.

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  • Four Illinois American Water supervisors were honored last week by the U.S. Department of Defense Employee Support of the Guard and Reserves (ESGR) for their support of an employee and co-worker who is deployed with the National Guard.
  • The Illinois American Water supervisors were nominated by Jack (Jake) Sciuto, a production technician at Illinois American Waters water treatment plant near East St. Louis, Ill. Sciuto is deployed in the National Guard and stationed in Texas.
  • About Illinois American Water - Illinois American Water, a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), is the largest investor-owned water utility in the state, providing high-quality and reliable water and wastewater services to approximately 1.3 million people.
  • ILLINOIS AMERICAN WATER RANKED HIGHEST IN CUSTOMER SATISFACTION WITH LARGE WATER UTILITIES IN THE MIDWEST FOR TWO YEARS IN A ROW.